Snowball Defies Death in Whisky Feat at Clinton
In Clinton Indiana a local spectacle crowns Rastus Roberts known as Snowball as whisky drinking champion after a four-swallow quart bottle display. He remains defiant and ready to defend his title. Other notes report a child’s scalding death near Altam Miller’s home, missing article, and a range of local incidents including arson, shootings, and accidental deaths across Indiana.
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Clinton
Ind
Myers & Dalton’s
L.eona
Alta Miller
Local racing figures seek Europe assignments and political moves
Ben Walker once a Cambridge City hearse trainer will leave for Europe next season to train trotters. Dr Charles Robinson of Fountaintown, a two term Democratic candidate for Congress, joins the Greenfield Democrat and retires from politics. John S Lackey of Cambridge City sells a gray match team to be sent to Europe. Miles I Moffitt of Connersville, district Republican chairman, is rumored as a re election candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Ben Walker
Cambridge City
Europe
Charles Robinson
Fountaintown
Congress
Greenfield
John S. Lackey
Miles I
Boy Fights Eagle Then Kills It Near New Albany
In New Albany Indiana on December 8 13 year old Lloyd Lindley encountered a seven foot five inch eagle while en route to a rabbit trap. He fought it off with a club and sustained scratches. The next morning he returned with a shotgun and killed the eagle when it reappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Ind
Lloyd. Lindley
Indiana Inklings and scattered 1900s notes reach readers
The fragment reports Steuben County no saloon, Arcadia fireworks using oil fuel, voting machines being tested at Crawfordsville, and a Crawfordsville Jackson day. It notes a burglary epidemic in Evansville, Kendallville youths drinking cider, a glass trust wage conference in Pittsburgh, Col A M Hardy in Washington as a GOP congressional candidate, ministers in Newport and Cayuga debating eternal punishment, a Fairmount schoolhouse closed for diphtheria scarlet fever and chickenpox, and eighteen men leaving the Illinois Central Fair road in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmount
Fighteen
Illinois
Central Fair Road
Evaneville
Whatedey
Young man named Bushand Eck ley death by own action
A young man, Bushand Eck ley, killed himself by tying to a horse’s tail and letting it kick him to death. In Terre Haute Charles Vail was jailed for assaulting his brother just as he was to marry Ida Willer. she bailed him out and the ceremony was performed at once. Caroline BE. Haskel of Michigan City placed $147,000 Chicago property in trust for life income to support education and charity. Harry Slaven, a gas well driller, sparked a nitroglycerin can at a saloon. police detained him, the can was left by a tree, and he was released on the condition he leave town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vail
Terre Haute
Ida Willer
A *Squire
Caroline BE. Haskel
Michigan City
Chicago
Chicago Title and Trust Company
University of Chicago
Harry Slaven
Anderson
Slaven
Notorious Indiana criminal Buck McKinney dies in care home
Mexican War veteran Buck McKinney, a infamous figure in southern Indiana, died Thursday at the Marion soldiers' home after a life of crime from petty theft to murder. He stabbed a fellow convict in a bucket water incident, avoided trial due to imprisonment, was pardoned as a trusted inmate, and his death ends a tumultuous life marked by violence and a controversial pardon by Gov. Hendricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck” McKinney
Maron
McKinney
Indiana
Columbus
Gov. Hendricks
Duttwas
Dayton
Marion
Mob surrounds Racine jail over alleged assassin
In Racine Wisconsin Friday morning a mob surrounded the city jail housing Henry Corbett the alleged assassin of Rev and Mrs Cheney. Police mount guards as threats of lynching prompt precaution. A key identification is questioned and a new confrontation request is made. Corbett's associate J W Johnson is jailed in Milwaukee and to be brought to Racine. A report of Mrs Cheney's death proved erroneous.
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Racine
Wis
Henry Corbett
David Cheney
Corbett
J. W. Johnson
Milwaukee
Cheney
Students Quit Over Liberalism At Boston University
Nine students resign from the theology department at Boston University accusing Prof. H. G. Mitchell of being unmethodistic and too liberal. They transfer to another college after the board rejected their demand to fire him. Rev. W. W. Schenk criticizes the teaching as rabid rationalism masked as Old Testament study.
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Mitchell
Boston
Boston University
H. G. Mitchell
W. W. Schenk
Mrs Shackelford Divorce Suit Is Dismissed
Mrs Margaret Shackelford, a divorcee, had her suit against Richard Shackelford dismissed by the plaintiff. This marked the second filing in the matter. Previously she was Mrs Rey and wed Shackelford after arrests for unlawfully living together. Shackelford’s wife sued Mrs Roy for alienating her husband’s affections, claiming damages and a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackelford
Margaret Shackelford
Richard Shackelford
Rey
Mrs. Roy
Whites Bound Over For Grand Jury Action
Warman White charged with murder in the death of George Williams and Morris White charged as accessory were bound over from police court to the grand jury Thursday afternoon. Bonds set at 5000 and 1600 respectively as some evidence indicated the killing may have been in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warman White
George Williams
Morris White
State Dairy Association meeting elects officers in Cambridge City
Gov Mount addressed the State dairymen's association in Cambridge City, premiums were awarded for dairy products. In the afternoon C. S. Flump of the experimental station Purdue spoke on "Anking machines" as officers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
Gov. Mount
State Dairymen's Association
C. S. Flump
Purdue
Violent Killing in Reno Spurs Domestic Dispute
John Curtis shot and killed Peter Thompson and fatally wounded Henry Smith near Reno after a dispute over Curtis wife. The incident arose from domestic tensions and Curtis reportedly grew tired of drilling.
Union chief predicts spread of strike impact nationwide
Samuel B. Donnelly president of the International Typographical Union returns from Kansas City where 260 printers have struck over union recognition. He says the typothetae ultimatum to crush unions will fail and the ITU will support locals financially while preparing to bring the matter before the American Federation of Labor. Donnelly plans meetings in Pittsburgh and Detroit to coordinate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel B. Donnelly
International Typographical Union
Kansas City
Typothetae
Donnelly
International Union
Six day bicycle race crowds at Madison Square Garden
In New York the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden draws large crowds as riders endure strain. A new relay plan reduces brutality of former races. Final scores include Miller-Waler 2030.25 Maya-MacEachren 2083.1 and Schmneer-Forster 2025.2. the race ends Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Big Garden
Miller-Waler
Maya-MacEachren
Gimm-Pierce
Fisher-Chevalier
Stevens- Turville
Babcock-Stinson
Schmneer-Forster
Exploring party is missing in Alaska dispatch
Seattle reports alarm in army circles as returning steamers from Cook Inlet and Saint Michael bring no news of the Herron expedition. Lieut Joseph S Herron led twelve men and three Indian guides from June from the Sushima river to the Yetno and toward the Tanana headwaters. Fears arise he may have strayed into the Kushokwim valley and reached Behring Sea far from settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Cook's Inlet
S. Michael's
Herron
Alaska
Jos. S. Herron
Eighth Cavalry
Sushima River
Yetno River
Tanana
Lieut. Herron
Kushokwim
Behring Sea
Big Four Operator Robbed at Custer Station
In Chicago dated dispatches three masked highwaymen tied night telegraph operator H. Broekelmeyer at the Big Four station in Custer NL, 63 miles from Chicago. They relieved him of a watch and a small sum, leaving him bound for five hours. He freed his legs, signaled other stations by tapping wires, then reached a nearby house to have wires removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. ¥. Broekelmeyer
Custer
Insane Rough Rider Baxter Wilson Insulted by Roosevelt
CHICAGO Dec. 2 Tr. H. Baxter Wilson surgeon for Roosevelt's Rough Riders in the Spanish American War and former New York physician was sent Thursday to the Chester asylum for insane criminals. He had two theft convictions and carries an autograph setter from Gov. Roosevelt attesting to his good character and his service with the Rough Riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. Baxter Wilson
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Spain
New York
Chester Asylum
Gov
Rear Admiral Day Injured in Accident
Information reached here of a serious accident to Rear Admiral BB Day of the United States Navy. He fell from a ladder and broke his right arm between the elbow and wrist at Natural Bridge Virginia, where he spent Thanksgiving day with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Richmond
Ind
United States Navy
Three Divorces Granted by Judge Allen Friday
Franklin M. Reed was granted a divorce from Susan A. for cruelty. Nora obtained a divorce from John Stone due to his drunkenness and failure to provide. Annetta was granted a divorce from John W. Rupp.
Pap Jones 66 longtime Adams Expressman dies in Indianapolis
John L. Jones known as Pap Jones died at 421 N Tilinols St after a stroke. A 40 year Adams Express veteran and former Jackson County sheriff, he leaves daughter Mrs Dill and a granddaughter. Funeral Sunday conducted by R of P Lodge No 36. charter member. He recalled helping punish local express robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jones
N. Tilinols St
Adams’ Express Company
Paine's Fireworks Company Assigns Assets in Debts
New York December 8 Paine's Fireworks Company headquartered at 12 Park Place made an assignment. The stated cause includes accident at Columbus Ohio during a sham battle with many damage suits and a factory fire last summer. Liabilities are about 70090 with assets believed to fully cover the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbus
A Rabbit Racket at Grand Hotel
James Brain, a night policeman and merchant, brought a scrawny rabbit with a missing ear to the Grand hotel at noon Friday. The animal, said to come from the Philippines and addressed to Mayor Tasgsart, drew curiosity from onlookers as Brain described its quirks and possible origin while suggesting it may have been shot off by a Filipino or natural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brain
Union Station
Washire
Grand Hotel
James
Philippines
Tasgsart
Vagegart
Farmer Samuel Hudson Bound Over For Burglary
Samuel Hudson a farmer from near Southport was bound over to the grand jury from police court on burglary and petit larceny charges. He admitted entering a saloon at 618 Virginia Ave by prying a window and taking $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hudson
Southport
Grand Jury
Virginia Ave
Br. Lewis Loses in Damage Suit Against City
Friday morning the jury found for the city in the damage suit by Dr. James C. Lewis over a fall on a step at Fourteenth Street and Corneli Avenue. He sought 5 600 dollars for injuries from the incident.
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James C. Lewis
Fourteenth St
Corneliave
Miss Eagen Takes the Veil at St Marys Woods
Miss Catharine Eagen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis Eagen, took the veil at St Marys In the Woods on Friday. The day was observed in the church as the commemoration of the Immaculate Conception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Eagen
Catharine Eagen
Dennis Eagen
St. Mary's In the Woods
Edison and Columbus Plants to Consolidate in Electrical Sector
Commercial clippings report Edison and Columbus Ohio electric Hecht plants plan a consolidation. The notes mention a rice mill industry effort in New Orleans, actor Joseph K Emmet facing liability issues, flax seed cornering in Chicago with a 6 cent bushel rise, and Ingraham of Mount Ayr bankrupt with assets of 30 thousand against 120 thousand debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Columbus
Hecht
New Orleans
Joseph K. Emmet
Chicago
A. O. Ingraham
Mount Ayr
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Throat Relief
It takes but a minute to overcome tick ling in the throat and to stop a cough by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. This remedy quickly cures all forms of threat and lung troubles. Harmless and pleasant to take. It prevents consumption. A famous specific for grippe and its after effects. All druggists.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted For Teething Relief
An old advertisement claims an O14 Nurse product by Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup eases teething for children. It asserts soothing gums reducing pain and curing wind colic, naming twenty five cents per bottle as the price.
Boiled to the Bone and Other Briefs
John Fritz of Celina Ohio fatally stabbed his wife Thursday. Charles Grey of Wellston Ohio blown to atoms in a mine. Peter A B Widener of Philadelphia buys 36 acres to build a home for crippled children costing 2 000 000 dollars. James Reed once world chess champion dead in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fritz
Celina
Charles Grey
Wellston
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Peter A. B. Widener
Philadelphia
John M. ‘Palmer
Bryan
James
Reed
New York
Cutting from Katie’s Scissors Promotes Outdoor Golf
The excerpt extols golf as a healthy outdoor sport that boosts appetite and enjoyment. It urges not to scoff at the game, suggesting its wholesome benefits and a positive influence on appetite and well being.
Hiltz Rye Bread and Hitz Rolls Sold by Grocers
The advertisement promotes Hiltz's Rye Bread for luncheon and Hitz's Light Breakfast Rolls along with Hitz's Quaker Bread. Available for purchase at all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiltz
Hitz
Schedule Shifts for Big Four Route P and E West Division No 11
Rail timetable bulletin lists revised departure and arrival times for multiple trains in the P and E Western Division. Notable changes include No 3 moving from 4:35 p m to 4:25 p m and No 18 arriving time adjusted from 6:16 p m to 6:05 p m.
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Sereno E Payne
TAMES
Rickardson
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
House
Sereno H. Payne
Clinton Negro
Panhandle Railroad Company
Francis Schlatter
Schlatter
Detroit
Muncie Federated Women’s Clubs
Minetta T. Taylor
DePauw University
John Dick
Muncie
Jerre Priest
Albion New Fra
Carl Bifler
Dunkirk
George Lee
Alexandria
George H. Thayer
H. G. Thayer
Bourbon
A. C. Keel
Fort Wayne
Granville Johnson
Greensburg
Thomas Baldwin
Evansville
Chauncey Towell
Pendleton
Elmer Fleming
William Fleming
Seymour
Indiana Inklings
Steuben County
Arcadia Fireworks
Aranging
Crawfordsville
Jackson
Kendallville
The
Glass Trust
Pittsburg
Col. A. M
Hardy, Washington
Newport
Cayuga
Bushand
Eckley
May
State Dairy Association
Oliver B. Laughlin
Ben Olsen
Laughlin
Jane
G. A. Reis
Reis
Kansas
Union
Ames
Jones
Jackson County
Waine’s Fireworks Company
Br. Lewis
Kansas City Car and Foundry Company
Champion Copper Company
Houghton
Mich
Mice
American Tin-Plate Company
W. L. Roseboom
Montreal
Little Katie
Spe
Rochester
Oxford Gray
Vienna
Kerseys
Oxford
West Washington Street
HLM, Bronson, AG. P. A
Pennsylvania
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